Category: red bell pepper

These are simply incredibly satisfying. My son Joshua and his wife Ashley make these regularly and just rave about how delicious they taste. They have asked me on occasion to post this recipe, so this is for them! Make a big pan of these and enjoy the leftovers too!

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A portobello belongs to the crimini family of mushrooms. What separates this from other criminis is its large stature. Portobellos are allowed to grow as large as 4 or more inches in diameter. These mushrooms are commonly marinated, then broiled or baked. A portobello has multiple bright spots when it comes to nutrient value. This makes them a welcome addition to any diet plan. Portobellos have a balance of protein and carbs, and they are low in fat. A 100-gram grilled serving contains just over 3 grams of protein, about 4 1/2 grams of carbs and just over a 1/2 gram of total fat. The recommended intake of protein is 46 grams a day for women and 56 grams a day for men. Both men and women should strive for at least 130 grams of carbs daily. Portobello mushrooms have a moderately high amount of fiber. A 100-gram serving contains just over 2 grams. Fiber is a key substance for controlling cholesterol and blood-sugar levels. It also has a filling effect on the body, which is beneficial for weight maintenance. Portobellos take up a lot of space, but they do not contain many calories. This makes them low energy-density foods. A 100-gram serving contains just under 30 calories. Eating these kinds of foods will spare you calories and help you lose weight. Potassium is an important electrolyte mineral needed for muscle contractions, protein synthesis, nerve function and acid-alkaline balance. Portobello mushrooms have moderate amounts of potassium. A 100-gram serving contains 437 milligrams. The B vitamins help with red blood cell formation, energy production and nervous system function. Portobello mushrooms contain moderate amounts of both niacin and folate. Having portobellos with whole grains, and leafy green vegetables will boost the B vitamin content.

This is such a great way to use those summer vegetables from the garden! Grains and vegetables together is a classic combination that is not only very satisfying but is also pleasing to the eye.

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Just one cup of brown rice will provide you with 88% of the daily value for manganese. This trace mineral is involved in the synthesis of fatty acids, which are important for a healthy nervous system. Brown rice also is a rich source of magnesium. Magnesium, as well as calcium, is necessary for healthy bones. It helps give bones their physical structure and is also found on the surface of the bone where it is stored for the body to draw upon as needed. Brown rice can help you keep those storage sites replenished and ready to meet your body’s needs.

For people worried about colon cancer risk, brown rice packs a double punch by being a concentrated source of the fiber needed to minimize the amount of time cancer-causing substances spend in contact with colon cells, and being a very good source of selenium, a trace mineral that has been shown to substantially reduce the risk of colon cancer. The real key to its powerful cancer-fighting potential is precisely its wholeness. All the nutrients combine to ward off cancer and many other possible malfunctions of the human frame.

Red onions are full of flavonoids, but they tend to concentrate in the outer layers of the flesh. To maximize your health benefits, peel off as little of the fleshy, edible portion as possible when removing the onion’s outermost paper layer. Even a small amount of over-peeling can result in unwanted loss of flavonoids. For example, a red onion can lose almost 75% of its cancer fighting power if it is over-peeled.

Nachos are a perfect snack food for football season and if you’re like me they’re your favorite snack food of all time. Pair them up with healthy and delicious toppings and you’ve really got something to rave about! Shown here with organic tortilla chips you could easily add it blue corn tortilla chips for a fun color combination.

The high fiber content of kidney beans is responsible for their cholesterol-lowering power. The folate they contain helps in lowering levels of homocysteine, which is associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and peripheral vascular disease. The high content of magnesium found in kidney beans contributes to a healthy cardiovascular system. Other beans may have some similar benefits.

Red bell peppers are high in vitamins C and A, as well as several from the B complex group of vitamins and vitamin E among others. This combination of nutrients can help wound healing, improve dental health, boost the immune system, fight free radical damage that causes aging, protects against cataracts, reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes, improve iron absorption, prevent colds and infection, moisturizes skin, supports brain function, reduces fatigue, supports healthy skin, reduces insomnia, supports brain health and reduces birth defects.

Onions contain powerful antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and antiviral. They also have anti-allergic properties and are useful for treating allergy related diseases such as asthma and hay fever by blocking some of the inflammatory responses in the airways. Onions, like garlic, help lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

I love the flavor of vegetables fresh off the grill. Here they are with a great pineapple sauce and brown rice to complement them in every way. Enjoy!

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Tofu is filled with a host of nutritional benefits. It’s easily digestible proteins promote the development of strong, healthy muscles, tissues and cells. The high calcium content of tofu helps promote healthy bones and teeth and prevent osteoporosis. Tofu is rich in minerals such as iron and selenium which helps the body to maintain high energy levels. It can help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels which reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Red bell peppers are high in vitamins C and A, as well as several from the B complex group of vitamins and vitamin E among others. This combination of nutrients can help wound healing, improve dental health, boost the immune system, fight free radical damage that causes aging, protects against cataracts, reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes, improve iron absorption, prevent colds and infection, moisturizes skin, supports brain function, reduces fatigue, supports healthy skin, reduces insomnia, supports brain health and reduces birth defects.

Onions contain powerful antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and antiviral. They also have anti-allergic properties and are useful for treating allergy related diseases such as asthma and hay fever by blocking some of the inflammatory responses in the airways. Onions, like garlic, help lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

Mama….that is what all my daughter’s friends at work are calling her due to the fact that she is currently very, very pregnant, and very very cute! One friend that she works with requested a curry dish and lately I’ve been loving curry, maybe even craving it! Can expectant grandmothers get cravings too?

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The coconut milk used in this dish contains laurie acid which is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-fungal. Coconut milk helps to boost the immune system and is known to relieve the symptoms of sore throats and ulcers.

Thai red curry paste is full of antioxidants and is anti-inflammatory which helps alleviate all kinds of low level inflammation that can be the root of many diseases.

The shiitake mushrooms are known to reduce cholesterol, support the immune system, help to prevent cancer, they are rich in iron which is essential for the circulatory system. These are a definite must have in this recipe!